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The Kills' killer chemistry

The most stunning moment on the latest Kills’ album, “Blood Pressures” (Domino), is the one that’s perhaps most out of character. Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince have long been celebrated for their scuzzy take on electro-blues and punk, but the song “The Last Goodbye” puts them in a decrepit lounge at closing time, delivering a sparse, tough-but-tender ballad.